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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 493.55 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 493.55 and 166.99 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 493.55 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/493.55 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 493.55 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 82,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,417.10/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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